Temporary Human Resources Officer

HR / Recruitment
Highland
June 11, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Blue Arrow Inverness is recruiting for a Temporary Human Resources Officer. Are you an experienced HR professional available at short notice and looking for a short-term assignment where you can make an immediate impact?

Flexible base

Full-time (35 hours)

Temporary placement : 6 to 8 weeks

£36,636 – £40,968 depending on experience with weekly pay

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys operational HR work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can confidently support managers across a wide range of employee relations matters.

About the Role

As a Temporary HR Officer, you’ll provide frontline operational HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and trade unions, supporting day-to-day HR activity and contributing positively during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities

  • Providing HR advice in line with policies and employment legislation
  • Supporting discipline, grievance, attendance, and performance management processes
  • Advising on restructuring, redundancy, redeployment, TUPE, and ill-health retirement
  • Attending hearings and appeals where required
  • Supporting the HR mailbox and helpline on a rota basis
  • Maintaining confidentiality and impartiality at all times
  • Building effective working relationships with managers and trade unions
  • Assisting with HR data analysis, reporting, and job evaluation as required

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in an operational HR environment
  • Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practice
  • Confidence in advising and coaching managers
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage workload independently and hit tight deadlines
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and SharePoint)
  • CIPD membership or working towards CIPD (desirable)

If you are interested in this position please apply directly, or call Aimee at Blue Arrow Inverness on .

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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